Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V393000 Reported September 6, 2005

Fan blade fracture

Freightliner Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,395 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V393000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-458
Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,395
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 6, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004 freightliner business class m2 and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 26 and october 29, 2004, equipped with a caterpillar c-7 engine and borg-warner kys 4735 35480 55 engine fan. the fan shroud may be drawn back into the fan at high engine speeds when the fan clutch engages. due to reduced clearance, heavy contact between the fan and the shroud may cause the fan blade to fracture.

Safety Consequence

The fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade. in certain conditions, this may present a hazard to people near the vehicle with the hood open and the engine running.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify its customers and replace the engine fan with a fan that has a different mounting offset free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 16, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V393000 or campaign FL-458.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V393000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V393000?

NHTSA recall 05V393000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on September 6, 2005. It addresses: Fan blade fracture. The recall affects approximately 1,395 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V393000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-458. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.